Wellness Programs: Navigating The Applicable Federal And State Laws

Federal laws impose a number of rules on wellness programs. The most recently issued regulations make significant changes and clarifications to the prior regulations governing wellness programs.

While implementing the provision in health care reform allowing for greater incentives, the regulations also impose a number of new requirements on wellness program design. In addition to HIPAA, ERISA, the ADA, GINA, and the Internal Revenue Code also impose restrictions.

This live webinar reviews new HIPAA nondiscrimination regulations, other regulatory developments, case law, and other developments, and requirements of wellness programs. This includes a review of the design and taxation of incentives, laws that prohibit discrimination based on health factors, and exceptions for certain wellness and supplemental plans.

Agenda

Overview of Wellness Programs

Types of Wellness Programs

Tools

Goals

Incentives

Legal Limitations

HIPAA – The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

ADA – The Americans With Disabilities Act

GINA – The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act

ERISA – The Employee Retirement Income Security Act

Health Care Reform

The Code – The Internal Revenue Code

Other Federal Laws

Laws

FACULTY

Timothy D.S. Goodman

Partner with the global law firm of Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Advises employers on wellness programs and health plans, and on retirement plans and executive compensation

Advises employers on DOL, IRS and EEOC guidance on wellness programs, responding to benefit claims, answering questions regarding the extension of health coverage under COBRA and state law, and COBRA subsidies

Member of the Minnesota State Bar Association’s Employee Benefits Section

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